Advisor, Business Support - Wellington

Kumara Vine; Wellington; On-site; NZD 67,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Poutāhū (Curriculum Centre) Wellington-based role seeking an Advisor, Business Support to manage Ministerial requests and high-priority correspondence. You will draft responses, align messaging with the Ministry’s strategic direction, and work within a close-knit team to ensure timely, high-quality outputs.

You will coordinate across teams, analyse information, and build strong stakeholder relationships to support continuous improvement and educational outcomes for Aotearoa New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of policy, legislation and the machinery of government.
• Aptitude for analysing information and providing clear, transparent responses.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication.
• Capacity to analyse information, obtain clarity and make well-informed judgements.
• Strong organisational skills, able to juggle multiple tasks and priorities.
• Collaborative relationship building with exemplary customer service when dealing with the public.
• Composure and resilience with a flexible can-do attitude.
• Sharp eye for detail and a high level of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage Ministerial requests, Official Information Act responses, and high-priority correspondence under pressure.
• Draft clear communications and ensure alignment with organisational messaging.
• Coordinate across teams to support Ministerial responses and strategic outcomes.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to improve processes.

Skills

Policy knowledge

Information analysis

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organisational skills

Relationship building

Resilience

Attention to detail

Job description

We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes.

Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our students in our education system.

Wellington-based position.

Are you a detail-driven advisor with a knack for navigating complex information and tight deadlines? Te Poutāhū (Curriculum Centre) is looking for an Advisor, Business Support to help shape the way we respond to Ministerial requests, media enquiries, and official correspondence.

Working in a close-knit team you will ensure we provide timely, high-quality responses that reflect the Ministry’s values and strategic direction. You’ll be at the heart of the action, all while building strong relationships and driving continuous improvement.

Key Skills and Experience include:

• A working knowledge of policy, legislation and the machinery of government
• An aptitude for analysing information and being able to quickly dissimilate it to provide a clear and transparent responses
• Highly developed verbal and written communication
• Capacity to analyse information, obtain clarity and make well informed judgements
• Strong organisational skills, able to juggle multiple tasks, set and manage competing priorities.
• Collaborative relationship building skills with exemplary customer service skills when dealing with the public.
• Composure and resilience combined with a flexible can-do attitude
• Sharp eye for detail and a high level of accuracy

Salary range: $66,801- $80,195 per annum plus kiwi saver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

You're a proactive and detail-oriented professional who thrives in fast-paced environments. You bring strong coordination skills, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for delivering high-quality work that supports strategic outcomes. You’re confident navigating complex information and building relationships across teams to get things done.

You will also offer:

• Skilled in managing and tracking Ministerial requests, OIA responses, and high-priority correspondence under pressure and in a timely manner.
• Adept at gathering insights, drafting clear communications, and ensuring alignment with organisational messaging.
• Collaborative and solutions-focused, with a talent for influencing without authority and driving continuous improvement.

The purpose of Te Poutāhū is to lead the national curricula for Aotearoa New Zealand and associated systems and processes of assessment and aromatawai.

We design, develop and provide curriculum services for teachers, kaiako, leaders, ākonga, their whānau and communities that reflect their identities, languages and cultures. We bring together curriculum, teaching expertise and evidence for the development, support and review of inclusive curricula, assessment and NCEA. Our strengths are across te reo Māori, mātauranga Māori, disability, inclusive learning support and culturally relevant content so that Te Mahau supports learning that is inclusive for all ākonga.

We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.